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May 14, 2024

Pattee Award Winner Didn't Start as an Educator, but he Became a Great One

Charles Crecelius, MD, PhD, FACP, CMD, has a rare combination of traits that make him a great educator. He is knowledgeable but continues to learn and stay on top of issues; he brings practical, real-world experience to his teachings; and he has a natural sense of humor that makes even dry topics interesti...
Policy Snapshot

May 10, 2024

Medicare Shared Savings Program: Prepare to Apply and Register for June 5 Webinar

The Medicare Shared Savings Program will accept applications through the ACO Management System starting May 20, 2024. Applications must be submitted by noon ET on June 17, 2024. Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) interested in Advance Investment Payments or the ACO Primary Care Flex Model must first app...
Policy Snapshot

May 10, 2024

House Ways & Means Committee Approves Telehealth Bills

Last week, the House Committee on Ways & Means held a mark-up hearing on several bills to protect and expand health care for millions of seniors. The committee approved six bills that address a wide range of pressing health-care issues, particularly those facing rural communities. The package of bills ...
Spotlight

May 9, 2024

Challenges Are Opportunities for New Secretary

It’s only May, and Dallas Nelson, MD, FACP, CMD, has already had a busy year. She received AMDA’s Medical Director of the Year Award at PALTC24 in March, and she also became the Society’s new secretary during the conference. Some people would take a minute to sit back and celebrate their accomplishments, b...
Policy Snapshot

May 3, 2024

New AMA Report on 2022 Health-Care Spending

A new Policy Research Perspective provides a detailed examination of the 2022 U.S. National Health Expenditures (NHE) data released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).